Timeline
14:16
Grab a coffee at Кофейный домик, a café just steps from the Summer Garden History Museum. It is open from 10:00, so you can start here early while the gardens are quiet.
14:36
Walk into the Summer Garden itself. Stroll through the alleys and find a quiet bench near the Summer Palace of Peter the Great to watch the golden light begin to spill over the statues and trees.
14:56
Head to the Summer Garden History Museum to see the interiors and learn about the garden’s history. The golden light is perfect for viewing the details from the windows or the immediate exterior.
15:26
End your walk at Подвалъ бродячей собаки. This historic café and former cabaret is a short walk away. It is open until 23:00, so you can stay for a drink and soak in the literary atmosphere.
Local tip
The garden is closed on Tuesdays. Check the opening hours for the museum if you plan to go on a weekend, as crowds can build up quickly in the afternoon.
Check before you go
- Summer Garden is closed on Tuesdays. Hours are 10:00-22:00 from May to September.
- Кофейный домик is open 10:00-21:30.
- Подвалъ бродячей собаки is open 11:30-23:00.
Worth knowing
- Кофейный домик is open at 14:16 only on Mo, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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